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BREAKINGUS Central Command claims destruction of five Iranian oil tankers

Chinese energy firms warn policy volatility complicates long-term overseas expansion

Chinese energy companies are calling for policy stability in overseas markets as geopolitical risks and headwinds from the oil crisis weigh on global investment. Executives from Sungrow Power Supply and EVE Energy said at a Hong Kong event on Tuesday that policy stability was their top expectation. Both firms have faced renewed pressure in the US market over the past two months.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 08:00

Chinese energy firms warn policy volatility complicates long-term overseas expansion

Russian stock indices fall as Moscow Exchange trading opens

Russian stocks opened lower on the Moscow Exchange, with the MOEX and RTS indices each down 0.3% at 10:00 a.m. Moscow time, to 2,267.25 and 825.8 points. The yuan rose to 12.8 rubles, while the indices’ losses narrowed to 0.2% by 10:30 a.m.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 07:56

Russian stock indices fall as Moscow Exchange trading opens

Asian shares mixed as Brent crude nears $100 a barrel

Asian shares traded unevenly as investors cautiously watched the outlook for interest rates. The war with Iran pushed oil prices higher, with Brent crude approaching $100 a barrel.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 07:30

Asian shares mixed as Brent crude nears $100 a barrel

MAJORCNBC Daily Open: Gulf strikes jolt oil toward triple digits
The United States and Iran are exchanging attacks on vessels and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices higher while stocks fall.
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CCNBC★★★★★2026-09-09 06:20Original
MAJORWhy the US-Iran war over Hormuz threatens the Gulf’s waters
US and Iranian attacks on oil tankers and other vessels around the Strait of Hormuz are raising fears of a devastating spill in the Gulf. With many tankers carrying crude and petroleum products waiting near the waterway, continued strikes could cause fires, sinkings and widespread damage to coastlines, fisheries and fragile marine ecosystems.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 05:47Original
MAJORUS strikes Iranian oil tankers as Tehran targets American base in Jordan
US forces struck five Iranian oil tankers, sinking one, after Iran targeted an American warship, according to US Central Command. Tehran then fired missiles at a US base in Jordan and said it attacked US vessels and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating exchanges pushed Brent crude closer to $100 a barrel.
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BBBC News★★★★★2026-09-09 04:26Original
MAJORIran attacks U.S. base in Jordan and ships near Hormuz after tankers sunk
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it launched ballistic missiles at a Jordanian base used by the U.S. military and attacked 10 ships on Wednesday. The actions followed Washington’s claim that it had destroyed five Iranian oil tankers, sharply escalating the six-month-old war.
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RReuters★★★★★2026-09-09 04:10Original
MAJORUS destroys five Iranian tankers as Tehran launches retaliatory strikes on Jordan
The US military says it destroyed five additional Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired missiles at a Navy warship. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Tehran retaliated by targeting a US base in Jordan with missiles, while Jordan’s army reported intercepting 18 Iranian missiles aimed at the kingdom.
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Eeuronews★★★★★2026-09-09 03:02Original
Oil nears $100 as Middle East tensions weigh on Asian stocks
Brent crude rose toward $100 a barrel on Wednesday as intensifying attacks in the Middle East dampened sentiment in Asian stock markets. The escalation fueled inflation concerns ahead of closely watched U.S. consumer price data.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-09 02:50Original
MAJORU.S. military says it destroyed five more Iranian oil tankers in latest escalation
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers Tuesday in retaliation for recent attacks on its warships. Tehran said it struck American targets in Jordan, marking another burst of reciprocal attacks in a war that has lasted more than six months.
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CCBC News★★★★★2026-09-09 00:33Original
MAJORUS destroys five Iranian tankers as Iran retaliates with attacks on Jordan
The US says it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island after Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targeted a US warship twice in two days. Iran responded with ballistic-missile strikes on the Al Azraq base in Jordan; Amman said 18 of 20 missiles were intercepted and no casualties occurred.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 00:08Original
MAJORIran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC attacks US base in Jordan
Following the US attack on Iranian tankers, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain and warns that it will target ships.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-09 00:00Original
MAJORUS bombs five Iranian oil tankers after its navy is attacked
The US military released video showing its forces destroying what it says were five Iranian crude oil tankers. The strikes mark the second series of direct US attacks on Iranian ships in a matter of days, with CENTCOM saying they were retaliation for Iranian attempts to hit US warships.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-09-08 23:49Original
US military says it destroyed five Iranian oil carriers after attempted missile attacks
U.S. Central Command said its forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on September 8, following attempted missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship during the preceding two days.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-08 23:15Original
MAJORMiddle East live: US destroys five Iranian oil tankers as Iran threatens Kuwait and Bahrain
US forces destroyed five Iranian oil carriers on Tuesday after Iran fired ballistic missiles at an American warship twice in recent days. Tehran also struck US targets in Jordan and threatened attacks on tankers near Kuwait and Bahrain.
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FFrance 24★★★★★2026-09-08 23:07Original
BREAKINGUS Central Command claims destruction of five Iranian oil tankers
US Central Command said American forces destroyed five Iranian crude-oil carriers on September 8. It described the action as a response to two ballistic-missile attacks by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps against a US Navy warship over the previous two days.
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TTASS★★★★★2026-09-08 22:41Original
BREAKINGUS strikes Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The US military struck several Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. Explosions were reported near the southern port of Jask and Kharg Island, key Iranian oil-export sites. A US official said the strikes retaliated against attempted Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship; no casualties were immediately reported.
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DDW★★★★★2026-09-08 21:56Original
MAJOROil nears $100 as US launches new strikes on Iranian tankers
The US military struck “multiple” ships linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards in response to further attempted missile attacks on a US Navy warship, sending oil prices close to $100 a barrel.
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FFinancial Times★★★★★2026-09-08 21:48Original
Iran threatens oil tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain after reported US strikes
Following reported US strikes, Iran’s navy warns that tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain will be targeted in retaliation.
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TTRT World★★★★☆2026-09-08 21:33Original
BREAKINGReporter: US strikes targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and Jask
The US military struck targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and the city of Jask, Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin reported, citing sources. She said Iranian oil tankers were among the targets. Iran’s Tasnim news agency said a tanker near Kharg Island was hit, with its crew evacuated and no injuries reported.
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TTASS★★★★★2026-09-08 21:30Original
MAJORUS strikes multiple Iranian tankers as Middle East tensions soar
The US struck multiple Iranian oil tankers as tensions surged across the Middle East. Washington had said it carried out strikes on Iranian tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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TTRT World★★★★★2026-09-08 21:13Original
US attacks another Iranian oil tanker — TV
Iran’s public broadcaster reported that the US Army struck another oil tanker near the Iranian port city of Jask. The crew are reportedly rowing lifeboats toward the island. Tasnim earlier said US forces had attacked an Iranian tanker off Kharg Island.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 21:01Original
MAJORU.S. strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
The United States struck multiple Iranian tankers on Tuesday in response to additional attempted missile attacks against a U.S. Navy warship, according to an unnamed U.S. official who cited the sensitivity of the military operations.
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NNBC News★★★★★2026-09-08 20:58Original
BREAKINGUS strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
The United States struck multiple Iranian tankers after further attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship.
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TThe Associated Press★★★★★2026-09-08 20:57Original
MAJORUS targeted multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island, officials say
The United States targeted multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two US officials.
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CCNN★★★★★2026-09-08 20:55Original
MAJORUS Military Hit Targets Near Iran’s Kharg Island, Fox News Says
The US military struck targets near Iran’s Kharg Island and the port city of Jask, Fox News reported Tuesday. The strikes were described as part of a strategy to apply economic pressure on Iran and bring the war to an end.
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BBloomberg News★★★★★2026-09-08 20:08Original
BREAKINGUS strikes Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island — agency
The United States attacked an Iranian oil tanker anchored near Kharg Island, Tasnim reported. No one was injured and the crew is being evacuated. Earlier reports said explosions were heard near Kharg Island and in Jask.
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TTASS★★★★★2026-09-08 19:52Original

Live updates: XRP funds stand out as bitcoin, ether and solana ETFs see outflows

XRP ETFs attracted nearly $2 million on Tuesday, while funds tracking bitcoin, ether, solana and hyperliquid posted outflows. Grayscale products were responsible for all the bitcoin and ether outflows.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 07:20

Live updates: XRP funds stand out as bitcoin, ether and solana ETFs see outflows

Strive adds $12 million to annual dividend burden after issuing preferred shares to buy Bitcoin

Bitcoin treasury company Strive increased its annualized preferred-dividend burden by nearly $12 million in one week after SATA shares rose by 921,511. It bought 1,375 BTC, taking holdings to 24,531, while the 13% current dividend rate implies about $129.9 million in annual payouts. Higher cash left coverage broadly unchanged at about 18.7 months.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 07:10

Strive adds $12 million to annual dividend burden after issuing preferred shares to buy Bitcoin

Adani’s airport unit to raise up to $1 billion for expansion

Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, said its airport unit plans to raise about $1 billion from investors including Temasek and BlackRock to fund expansion.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:50

Adani’s airport unit to raise up to $1 billion for expansion

Adani Enterprises shares jump as airport unit enters $1 billion fundraising deal
Adani Enterprises shares rose sharply after its airport unit entered a $1 billion fundraising agreement. Investors will subscribe to new shares in three tranches and collectively own about 5.54% of the airport operator once the final tranche is completed.
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CCNBC★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:26Original

Aberdeen names former Sampo CEO Magnusson as chair-designate

British asset manager Aberdeen said on Wednesday that Torbjörn Magnusson, former chief executive of Nordic insurance giant Sampo, will become its chair-designate and serve as a non-executive director.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:35

Aberdeen names former Sampo CEO Magnusson as chair-designate

Chinese stock recovery faces Fed and oil pressures in September, top fund manager says

China Asset Management says mainland stocks may trade sideways in September. Double-digit first-half profit growth could support prices, but concerns about possible US monetary tightening and a hawkish Federal Reserve tone may weigh on the recovery.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:28

Chinese stock recovery faces Fed and oil pressures in September, top fund manager says

Dorsey’s Block Joins Crypto-Bank Race With National Trust Bid

Jack Dorsey’s Block says it has applied to establish Builders Bank & Trust, an uninsured national trust bank that would provide a federal framework for the company to custody Bitcoin, stablecoins and other digital assets.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 06:00

Dorsey’s Block Joins Crypto-Bank Race With National Trust Bid

Where to Invest 10 Lakh Rupees

Indian markets are showing signs of recovery, but volatile oil prices, a delayed monsoon and uneven stock valuations could erode those gains. Four financial experts identify investment opportunities in an otherwise uneasy market.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:27

Where to Invest 10 Lakh Rupees

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

Oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive session, gaining more than $1 in early Wednesday trading as renewed attacks across the Middle East intensified concerns over possible supply disruptions.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 05:00

Oil nears $100 as fresh Middle East strikes raise supply risks

Morning Bid: $100 Brent in sight, yen defies gravity
Kevin Buckland’s outlook for European and global markets focuses on the prospect of Brent crude reaching $100 and the yen’s unexpectedly strong performance.
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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 04:50Original

G10’s ‘surprise’ currency star could stumble as peers hike rates

The British pound has gained from a resilient economy and expectations of higher rates, but the Bank of England is looking increasingly dovish as a crucial budget approaches, potentially putting the currency’s run at risk.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 05:00

G10’s ‘surprise’ currency star could stumble as peers hike rates

Bitcoin recovers toward $79,000 as Zcash ETF haul tops $500 million

Bitcoin briefly fell to about $77,600 on Tuesday before recovering most of the loss and ending little changed. Zcash rose roughly 43% over the week, while Grayscale’s new fund surpassed $500 million.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 04:35

Bitcoin recovers toward $79,000 as Zcash ETF haul tops $500 million

First staked Tron ETF set to debut in US markets Wednesday

The first staked ETF linked to Tron is scheduled to enter the US market Wednesday, offering investors a new way to gain exposure to TRX.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 04:01

First staked Tron ETF set to debut in US markets Wednesday

AI borrowing boom shakes up Swiss credit market

Bonds issued by companies including Alphabet and Amazon have made up more than a quarter of Swiss franc corporate issuance this year, reshaping the Swiss credit market as AI-related borrowing surges.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 04:00

AI borrowing boom shakes up Swiss credit market

Revolut targets FTSE 250 companies with business banking push

Fintech Revolut is taking aim at business banking and has set its division a target of reaching 1mn customers globally by 2027, including FTSE 250 companies.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 04:00

Revolut targets FTSE 250 companies with business banking push

Cross-border payment connectivity in focus as BRICS Summit nears

Cross-border payments and interoperability among national payment systems are expected to be central at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. India says it supports linking existing fast-payment systems and central bank digital currencies, not creating a common BRICS currency. Russia says about 90% of its BRICS transactions use national currencies, while UnionPay and Brazilian partners are piloting links between Chinese QR payments and Pix.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-09 03:46

Cross-border payment connectivity in focus as BRICS Summit nears

Bessent Says Buyback Move Was Aimed at Quelling Market ‘Fever’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said expanding a buyback program for older US government securities last month was intended to calm what he called a “fever” in the bond market.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 03:30

Bessent Says Buyback Move Was Aimed at Quelling Market ‘Fever’

Strategy doubles stock buyback to $2 billion to pull STRC back to $100

Strategy doubled its preferred-stock repurchase authorization to $2 billion as STRC remained below its $100 stated value. The company has spent about $811.5 million on buybacks since July, including a record $176.3 million purchase in the latest week, funded from its USD Cash balance while Bitcoin buying paused.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 02:10

Strategy doubles stock buyback to $2 billion to pull STRC back to $100

How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, Maybank Singapore CEO says

Maybank Singapore’s CEO says Asia’s ultra-rich continue to favor gold while also diversifying into digital assets. The headline examines their investment choices and where wealthy Chinese are moving.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 01:43

How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, Maybank Singapore CEO says

Deutsche Bank says supply chains are driving the yuan’s global rise

A senior Deutsche Bank executive says the renminbi’s expanding role in global trade is being driven by shifting supply chains, not a campaign against the US dollar. The yuan’s use has grown steadily over the past five years, following the bank’s appointment as Europe’s first non-Chinese renminbi clearing house.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-09 01:30

Deutsche Bank says supply chains are driving the yuan’s global rise

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng vows more measures to facilitate international investment

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said at the opening of the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen that China will expand voluntary opening-up and introduce more concrete steps to facilitate international investment. He also called for cooperation on innovation and more stable, smooth and inclusive global industrial and supply chains. The event registered delegations from 129 countries and regions and 30 international organizations.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-09 00:52

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng vows more measures to facilitate international investment

Bessent Dares Traders to Bet Against Yen: ‘I Am the House Now’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to oppose his efforts to strengthen Japan’s currency, boasting that his market calls now effectively give him inside information.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 23:30

Bessent Dares Traders to Bet Against Yen: ‘I Am the House Now’

Bitcoin bulls shouldn’t mistake a shrinking dollar reserve share for central bank buying

New York Fed research found the dollar’s share of global official foreign-exchange reserves fell from 64% at the end of 2015 to 56% at the end of 2025. The decline may reflect reserve-size changes or concentrated portfolio decisions, not central-bank Bitcoin purchases. A sovereign Bitcoin demand case requires evidence of an allocation, its funding source and executed buys.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 22:20

Bitcoin bulls shouldn’t mistake a shrinking dollar reserve share for central bank buying

AI infrastructure stocks rally on Qualcomm, Corning deal announcements

Shares tied to the AI infrastructure trade rose on Tuesday after deal announcements from Qualcomm and Corning. Qualcomm, Corning, Intel, Advanced Micro Devices and other related stocks all moved higher.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 22:02

AI infrastructure stocks rally on Qualcomm, Corning deal announcements

UK Set to Pay Most Since 1998 for Borrowing After Gilt Selloff

The UK incurred its highest borrowing costs on a debt sale since at least 1998 as a global bond retreat drove yields higher and tightened pressure on government finances ahead of next month’s budget.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 22:00

UK Set to Pay Most Since 1998 for Borrowing After Gilt Selloff

SpaceX Shares Could Get a Boost If Nasdaq 100 Raises Its Weighting

SpaceX shares have recently remained in a narrow trading range, but fresh buying could arrive soon as the Nasdaq 100 Index undergoes its quarterly rebalancing later this month.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 21:30

SpaceX Shares Could Get a Boost If Nasdaq 100 Raises Its Weighting

Investors led by L Catterton to buy controlling stake in Hyrox

Investors led by L Catterton are set to acquire a controlling stake in German fitness company Hyrox, which has become a global phenomenon since the Covid pandemic.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 20:35

Investors led by L Catterton to buy controlling stake in Hyrox

Bitcoin bulls load up on calls as spot traders keep selling

Bitcoin’s derivatives market is becoming more bullish, with traders paying relatively more for call options and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF inflows accelerating. But sellers still dominate spot exchange flows. Bitcoin traded near $78,800 after failing to hold above $80,000, leaving bullish positioning without convincing broad-based demand.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 20:20

Bitcoin bulls load up on calls as spot traders keep selling

Russian stocks close mixed on Tuesday

Russia’s stock market ended Tuesday mixed, with the ruble-denominated MOEX Index up 0.22% at 2,274.08 points and the dollar-denominated RTS Index down 0.1% at 828.45. The yuan fell 13 kopecks against the ruble to 12.75 rubles. Brokers forecast trading ranges for the index and currencies ahead of the Bank of Russia meeting.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 19:48

Russian stocks close mixed on Tuesday

Bitcoin could get the dollar drop bulls want without the liquidity rally they need

The European Central Bank’s Sept. 10 decision could lift the euro and weaken the dollar index, offering Bitcoin some relief after it fell below $80,000. But a currency-driven DXY decline may not show that financing conditions have eased. Bitcoin was around $78,800, down roughly 1% in 24 hours after strong US labor data revived expectations of persistently high interest rates.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 19:10

Bitcoin could get the dollar drop bulls want without the liquidity rally they need

US Investor Plans New Greenland Venture as Trump Spurs Demand

A US financier involved in oil and mining projects in Greenland is preparing a new infrastructure investment venture there, betting that Donald Trump’s attention on the island will help draw American backers.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 17:30

US Investor Plans New Greenland Venture as Trump Spurs Demand

UK borrowing rate hits highest since 1998, highlighting public-finance pressure

Britain sold £4.25 billion ($5.75 billion) in 30-year bonds on Tuesday at the highest yield recorded for comparable debt since 1998. Rising global borrowing costs are putting pressure on new Finance Minister John Healey’s plans for his first budget.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 17:10

UK borrowing rate hits highest since 1998, highlighting public-finance pressure

PoliticsKiev says Zelensky, Trump to hold in-person meeting in September

An in-person meeting between Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and US President Donald Trump has been preliminarily scheduled for September, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tikhy said. The two may also speak by phone. Zelensky previously said he wanted to discuss receiving ballistic missiles with Trump.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 16:33

Kiev says Zelensky, Trump to hold in-person meeting in September

Putin-Trump phone call focuses on Ukraine settlement and envoys’ visits
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone for exactly one hour. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov described the conversation as positive, constructive and candid, saying it covered the Ukrainian settlement, the results of US envoys’ visits to Moscow and Kiev, and continued work on humanitarian issues.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-09-08 15:59Original
MOEX Index extends gains after Putin-Trump phone call
Russian stocks continued rising during the main trading session after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke by phone. The MOEX Index reached a 1.31% gain at 2,295.34 points before paring the advance to 0.34%. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov described the call as positive, constructive and very frank.
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TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:38Original
Putin-Trump phone talks reach 15 since Trump returned to White House
The phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump was their 15th since Trump returned to the White House in early 2025, according to TASS calculations. The leaders have spoken five times by phone in 2026, with their previous call on July 4.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:34Original
Kremlin aide describes Putin-Trump call as positive
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said the phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump was conducted on a positive note. The two leaders agreed to speak by phone as needed.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 15:12Original

Strive adds 1,375 bitcoin as SATA nears ‘billion-dollar’ milestone

Strive has added 1,375 bitcoin as SATA’s market capitalization approaches $1 billion. CEO Matt Cole said sales of SATA perpetual preferred stock accounted for 70% of the capital raised during the week.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 15:11

Strive adds 1,375 bitcoin as SATA nears ‘billion-dollar’ milestone

Strive’s SATA nears $1 billion market cap as Strategy’s STRC keeps underperforming
Strive’s SATA is approaching a $1 billion market capitalization. Its 13% annualized dividend and resilience around par are helping Strive raise capital and outperform Strategy.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 14:33Original

Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply after buying 28,086 ETH

Bitmine purchased 28,086 ETH, lifting its treasury to 5.93 million tokens valued at $14.8 billion, equal to 4.9% of Ethereum’s total supply.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 13:51

Bitmine nears 5% of Ethereum supply after buying 28,086 ETH

Bitmine buys another $69 million in ETH as Tom DeMark expects uptrend to resume soon
Bitmine has purchased another $69 million worth of ETH. At its current buying pace, Tom Lee’s Ethereum treasury firm could reach its crypto accumulation goal in another seven weeks.
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CCoinDesk★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 13:06Original

Cerberus nears £1bn deal for Goodwin defence unit

Private equity group Cerberus is nearing a deal worth almost £1bn to acquire the defence unit of London-listed engineering group Goodwin.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 13:43

Cerberus nears £1bn deal for Goodwin defence unit

Bitcoin rally has more room as volatility shorts unwind, Two Prime CEO says

Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says Bitcoin’s rebound may have further to run, as subdued funding rates and continued call selling indicate that excessive speculation is not yet driving the move.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 13:18

Bitcoin rally has more room as volatility shorts unwind, Two Prime CEO says

Bank of Russia buys $68.14 mln in yuan with settlement on September 7

The Bank of Russia bought 5.9 billion rubles ($68.14 million) worth of yuan on the domestic market, with settlement on September 7, 2026. Foreign-currency purchases settled on September 4 totaled the same amount. The operations use the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange’s foreign-exchange section.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:47

Bank of Russia buys $68.14 mln in yuan with settlement on September 7

Ethereum’s supply fight forces a choice between high staking yields and ETH value

The Ethereum Foundation’s Protocol cluster declined to include EIP-8363, which would burn part of validators’ issuance rewards, in its own priorities. It withheld judgment on the proposal and called for broader ecosystem participation on issuance policy. Current issuance dilutes unstaked holders while rewarding validators; reducing it could limit dilution, but claims about protecting smaller operators remain contested.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:35

Ethereum’s supply fight forces a choice between high staking yields and ETH value

Amazon hires banks for first-ever sterling bond sale

Amazon has hired banks for its first-ever sterling bond sale, according to a memo seen by Reuters. The move comes as hyperscalers race to raise funds in multiple currencies to finance the artificial intelligence boom.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:25

Amazon hires banks for first-ever sterling bond sale

Strategy repurchases $176 million of STRC shares without buying or selling bitcoin

Strategy repurchased $176 million worth of STRC shares while making no bitcoin purchases or sales. Its total bitcoin holdings represent about 4% of the 21 million supply cap and are worth roughly $66 billion.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:20

Strategy repurchases $176 million of STRC shares without buying or selling bitcoin

Bitcoin volatility stays subdued as profitable supply nears historic bear-to-bull level: analysts

More than 71% of bitcoin supply is currently in profit, Bitfinex said, bringing the market close to a level that has historically signaled transitions from bear to bull conditions. Volatility remains subdued.

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TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:08

Bitcoin volatility stays subdued as profitable supply nears historic bear-to-bull level: analysts

Serbia and Uzbekistan seek to expand trade as President Mirziyoyev visits Belgrade

Serbia and Uzbekistan are looking to deepen trade during Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit to Belgrade. Bilateral trade hit a record $41.9 million in 2025, while Serbian agri-food exports climbed 54.1% in the first seven months of 2026. The countries are also discussing a free trade agreement and new investment projects.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 12:03

Serbia and Uzbekistan seek to expand trade as President Mirziyoyev visits Belgrade

HKU launches wealth management academy to strengthen city’s ‘new money’ hub role

The University of Hong Kong Business School has launched the city’s first university-led wealth management academy. It will bring together policymakers, financial institutions and academics to train professionals for Hong Kong’s expanding private-wealth, asset-management and family-office industries, which are competing for talent to serve increasingly sophisticated international clients.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 12:02

HKU launches wealth management academy to strengthen city’s ‘new money’ hub role

Exclusive: Italy proposes no fees for digital euro payments under €10

Italy has proposed waiving smaller merchant fees for digital euro payments below €10. The measure has backing from the central banking community as final talks on the currency’s rollout continue in Brussels.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 11:55

Exclusive: Italy proposes no fees for digital euro payments under €10

Bitcoin ETFs are still $1 billion shy of breaking even in 2026

Bitcoin ETFs remain $1 billion short of breaking even in 2026, according to a day-ahead outlook for Sept. 8.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 11:26

Bitcoin ETFs are still $1 billion shy of breaking even in 2026

PoliticsKremlin slams attempts to preserve unipolar world as 'very dangerous'

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said efforts to preserve a unipolar world are very dangerous, arguing that the system is losing competitiveness while taking harsh steps that harm global affairs. He said BRICS represents a global majority seeking an order based on equality, fair competition and protection from illegal sanctions and pressure.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 11:03

Kremlin slams attempts to preserve unipolar world as 'very dangerous'

Peskov: US itself undermining confidence in dollar
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the United States is itself eroding confidence in the dollar as a reserve currency. He said restrictions on Russia’s dollar use pushed it toward national currencies, adding that countries will increasingly choose whichever currency benefits them most, rather than targeting any particular country.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 10:49Original
BRICS is not directed against anyone, Kremlin spokesman says
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Indian media ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi that the group serves its members and states sharing its ideology, and is not aimed at any third party. He called claims that BRICS is an antagonist of Western countries a serious mistake.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 09:53Original

Investors pour record US$1.3 trillion into Hong Kong investment products

A joint survey by Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission and Monetary Authority found that sales of non-exchange-traded investment products reached a record HK$9.9 trillion (US$1.3 trillion) in 2025, up 63 per cent year on year. The number of investors completing at least one transaction rose 33 per cent to more than 1.6 million.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 10:19

Investors pour record US$1.3 trillion into Hong Kong investment products

UK pays highest borrowing cost since 1998 at gilt sale

Thirty-year UK government bonds were priced at a yield of about 5.83%, highlighting the pressure that a global bond sell-off is placing on the country’s public finances.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 09:50

UK pays highest borrowing cost since 1998 at gilt sale

Russia is not seeking de-dollarization, Kremlin says

Russia is not pursuing a policy aimed at abandoning the US dollar, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. He explained that some countries restrict Russia’s use of their currencies in trade, prompting it to use the ruble, while stressing that Moscow remains open to all acceptable payment methods and views settlements in national currencies as mutually beneficial.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 09:43

Russia is not seeking de-dollarization, Kremlin says

Wall Street futures slip as oil surge puts markets on edge

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday as renewed hostilities in the Middle East drove oil prices to their highest level since late July, worsening market sentiment ahead of inflation data due later this week.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 09:40

Wall Street futures slip as oil surge puts markets on edge

Hong Kong gaining lustre as bridge to China’s tech sector: HKEX CEO

Hong Kong’s IPO pipeline remains strong as the city serves as a distinctive link between mainland Chinese technology start-ups and global investors, HKEX CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting said. She added that more mainland companies are considering Hong Kong listings as they seek to expand internationally.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 09:20

Hong Kong gaining lustre as bridge to China’s tech sector: HKEX CEO

Indian banks leave large FX exposure on overseas deposits unhedged, potentially weighing on rupee

Five bankers said Indian banks have not hedged much of the future interest they must pay on overseas foreign-currency deposits. The resulting potential demand for dollars could add to depreciation pressure if the rupee weakens.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 09:15

Indian banks leave large FX exposure on overseas deposits unhedged, potentially weighing on rupee

EDF Sells Green Hybrid Bonds to Extend Nuclear Plant Operations

Electricite de France is selling euro-denominated green hybrid bonds on Tuesday to finance maintenance aimed at keeping its nuclear reactors operating longer, following a summer marked by climate disruption.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 09:00

EDF Sells Green Hybrid Bonds to Extend Nuclear Plant Operations

Live updates: Yen rally and rising bond yields pressure bitcoin and risk assets

Bitcoin, gold and technology stocks are falling as the yen strengthens, while oil prices and government bond yields rise around the world.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 08:30

Live updates: Yen rally and rising bond yields pressure bitcoin and risk assets

The complicated implications of the spectacular ‘Apollo premium’

Apollo’s spectacular premium in credit is carrying complicated implications.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 08:22

The complicated implications of the spectacular ‘Apollo premium’

DWS embraces Deutsche Bank name eight years after distancing itself

The German lender’s asset-management unit will become Deutsche Asset Management, reversing a decision made before its initial public offering.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 08:21

DWS embraces Deutsche Bank name eight years after distancing itself

Russian stock market reverses to decline after opening gains

Russia’s stock market turned lower after initially gaining at the start of the main trading session. The MOEX and RTS indices were both down 0.19%, while the yuan pared its advance against the ruble.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 08:16

Russian stock market reverses to decline after opening gains

Treasury yields tick higher as traders await more economic data

Treasury yields edged higher as investors looked ahead to the release of more key economic data this week.

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CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 08:08

Treasury yields tick higher as traders await more economic data

Bit2Me sets up unit to help law enforcement trace crypto assets

Crypto exchange Bit2Me has created a specialized unit to help law enforcement track cryptocurrency assets. The move formalizes previous operations, including the processing in 2025 of €1.5 million in seized crypto for agencies such as Interpol and Europol.

Markets Cryptocryptocurrencylaw enforcementasset tracing

CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 07:00

Bit2Me sets up unit to help law enforcement trace crypto assets

The yen’s sudden surge is upsetting carry-trade faithful

A powerful rally in the yen ahead of an expected Bank of Japan rate hike next week is disrupting the long-established, profitable carry trade. Investors are reassessing the path of the volatile currency.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 06:40

The yen’s sudden surge is upsetting carry-trade faithful

Hong Kong should expand MPF investment choices, attract mainland pension funds: council

Hong Kong’s Financial Services Development Council recommends allowing the Mandatory Provident Fund to invest in a wider range of assets and attracting long-term mainland capital, including pension funds, to invest globally through the city. The MPF holds HK$1.67 trillion in assets and currently invests in stocks, bonds and deposits.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 06:30

Hong Kong should expand MPF investment choices, attract mainland pension funds: council

Hong Kong stocks face double threat from US inflation and yen carry-trade risks

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stocks face a pivotal week as investors weigh US inflation data, a stronger Japanese yen and upcoming monetary-policy decisions by two major central banks. Friday’s US consumer-price report will be closely watched ahead of the Federal Reserve’s meeting next week, amid signals that inflation control will be a priority.

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SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 06:19

Hong Kong stocks face double threat from US inflation and yen carry-trade risks

Panda Bonds Can Help Fund Energy Transition, Ex-PBOC Official Says

More foreign governments and companies should consider using cheaper yuan-denominated debt to finance energy-transition projects, former People’s Bank of China official Ma Jun says.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 06:00

Panda Bonds Can Help Fund Energy Transition, Ex-PBOC Official Says

Indian rupee’s familiar push-pull set to persist under oil pressure and RBI response

The Indian rupee is expected to open little changed on Tuesday as higher oil prices, corporate demand for dollars to hedge foreign-exchange exposure and the Reserve Bank of India’s continued market presence pull it in different directions.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 06:00

Indian rupee’s familiar push-pull set to persist under oil pressure and RBI response

The strangely disappointing EM inflows

Inflows into emerging markets have been surprisingly disappointing.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 05:30

The strangely disappointing EM inflows

Morning Bid: The yen also rises

Gregor Stuart Hunter looks ahead to the day’s trading in European and global markets, with the yen also rising.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 04:40

Morning Bid: The yen also rises

Gold gains as dollar eases with U.S. inflation data in focus

Gold prices rose on Tuesday as the U.S. dollar weakened. Investors are watching upcoming inflation data that could influence expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy move.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 04:10

Gold gains as dollar eases with U.S. inflation data in focus

Global markets keep shrugging off shocks. HSBC says that resilience may not last

Global markets have absorbed a barrage of shocks in recent years, but HSBC warns that their resilience may eventually run out.

Markets Banking & financeGlobal marketsMarket resilienceHSBC

CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 04:02

Global markets keep shrugging off shocks. HSBC says that resilience may not last

The cost of being Apollo

US academics have calculated the price that companies in the private equity group’s portfolio pay for its reputation.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 04:00

The cost of being Apollo

‘Apollo premium’ drives up debt costs for group’s portfolio companies
Research shows that Apollo’s reputation for treating creditors harshly adds about one percentage point to the borrowing costs of companies in its portfolio.
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FFinancial Times★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 04:00Original

Anthropic and OpenAI bankers push for top-tier credit ratings after IPOs

Bankers for Anthropic and OpenAI are pushing for the AI labs to secure top-tier credit ratings after going public. An investment-grade designation would allow the labs and their infrastructure partners to borrow more cheaply.

Markets Tech & AIAnthropicOpenAIcredit ratingsAI financing

FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 04:00

Anthropic and OpenAI bankers push for top-tier credit ratings after IPOs

Offshore renminbi borrowing hits record high

Offshore borrowing in renminbi has reached a record, with issuance of “dim sum” and “panda” bonds surpassing $146bn so far this year.

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FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-08 04:00

Offshore renminbi borrowing hits record high

China’s forex reserves rise to $3.4383 trillion at end of August

China’s foreign exchange reserves reached $3.4383 trillion at the end of August, up $19.5 billion, or 0.57%, from July, data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange showed. A weaker U.S. dollar index and mixed asset-price movements contributed to the increase, while the administration said China’s resilient economy helped keep reserves broadly stable.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 03:18

China’s forex reserves rise to $3.4383 trillion at end of August

WorldHormuz traffic slows after Iran threatens retaliation for US attacks

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed at the beginning of the week after Iran warned on Monday that it would retaliate against any new U.S. attacks.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-08 03:00

Hormuz traffic slows after Iran threatens retaliation for US attacks

Asia stocks waver as yen surges, Iran warns of retaliation
Asian shares lacked a firm direction in Tuesday’s session, even as the yen strengthened sharply. Regional indicators delivered mixed signals, while new Iranian warnings tied to the Persian Gulf lifted both oil and bond yields.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-08 02:30Original
Explainer: Why isn't oil above $100 despite supply disruptions?
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, has risen this month but remains below $100 a barrel even after a recent escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted Gulf exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
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RReuters★★★★☆2026-09-08 02:10Original
MAJORIran says it plans new Gulf 'exclusion zone', threatens US with new missiles
Iran threatened the United States with “economic warfare” on Tuesday and said it had fired an advanced missile at U.S. warships. The claims highlighted the risk of further escalation just days after the two sides exchanged fire again.
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RReuters★★★★★2026-09-08 02:00Original
Oil extends gains as renewed Mideast hostilities fuel fears of prolonged conflict
Oil prices continued to rise Tuesday as concerns grew that escalating tensions in the Middle East could develop into a prolonged conflict after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend.
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CCNBC★★★★☆2026-09-08 01:32Original

8th China Grain Trading Conference concludes with $13 billion in deals

The eighth China Grain Trading Conference ended Monday in Changsha, Hunan Province, with transactions and intended deals worth 87.87 billion yuan, or about $12.96 billion. The three-day event covered trade in 29.2 million metric tons of grain and oil products and 2,111 grain-machinery units, drawing more than 3,100 companies and 20,000 industry professionals.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-08 02:54

8th China Grain Trading Conference concludes with $13 billion in deals